SEMH Specialist Teaching Assistant
Job description
Start Date: ASAP
Full-Time Role
Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Specialist Teaching Assistant on behalf of a primary school in Hounslow, a supportive and inclusive primary school committed to ensuring every child is given the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.
The school is seeking a dedicated and resilient individual to support pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges. You will play a vital role in helping children build confidence, develop positive relationships and access learning successfully within the classroom environment.
This role would suit someone with previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, anxiety, Autism or ADHD.
A typical day will involve providing 1:1 and small group support, implementing emotional regulation strategies, promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
Pupils may present with:
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
- Behaviour that can challenge
- Additional learning needs
We are looking for someone who is:
- Patient and compassionate
- Resilient and proactive
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils
- Consistent and reliable
- Skilled at building positive relationships
- Confident managing behaviour and emotional regulation
Applications are encouraged from candidates with backgrounds in:
- Teaching Assistant roles
- Youth work
- Behaviour mentoring
- Care and support work
- Psychology graduates
- SEN support roles
Teaching Personnel can offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
- Valuable experience within a supportive school environment
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and want to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact the Uxbridge Branch on 0208 616 9893 or email hana.malik@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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